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Pentagon Raises Israel Espionage Threat to Critical Level Amid U.S. Tensions

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Pentagon has reportedly elevated Israel's espionage threat against the United States to a "critical" level.
  • This heightened concern stems from fears that Israel is specifically targeting high-ranking U.S. officials to gain insights into the Trump administration's decision-making regarding the Middle East conflict.
  • A seven-page DIA assessment details Israel's human and technical espionage capabilities, citing specific incidents that fuel U.S. worries.

The Pentagon has reportedly escalated its assessment of Israel's espionage activities against the United States to a "critical" level, signaling deep concern within U.S. defense circles. According to U.S. officials, this move reflects growing worries that Israel is actively engaged in efforts to spy on senior American officials. The primary objective is believed to be obtaining sensitive information about internal deliberations and decisions made by the Donald Trump administration concerning the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

This heightened alert status was detailed in a recent counterintelligence threat assessment released by the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The internal message, which was viewed by active officials, explicitly raised Israel's threat level to "critical." This designation is a significant indicator of the seriousness with which the Pentagon views the potential intelligence breaches.

The DIA's assessment reportedly includes a seven-page document that maps out Israel's capabilities in both human espionage and technical data collection. The report identifies a series of specific incidents that have contributed to the U.S. government's heightened concerns. The document characterizes Israel's espionage capabilities as being at a "critical level," underscoring the perceived threat to U.S. national security interests.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.